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Permalink Reply by Matt Milletto on February 5, 2009 at 4:07pm

You might benefit from calling David or Brian at Espresso Parts. They have a lot of great home machines and grinders and may be able to work a package deal for you. 1(800)459-5594

Permalink Reply by Lorenzo Perkins on February 5, 2009 at 4:47pm

You could also check out the sites Coffeegeek.com and Home-Barista.com for a wider selection on machines as well as great and in depth reviews. But like Matt said, nothing beats talking to a real person about exactly what you're looking for.

Permalink Reply by Brian Davey on February 5, 2009 at 4:48pm

Thank you Matt. As always I will recommend the Rancilio Siliva. Awesome home machine and currently should be around the same price as what you are looking at. May be a little on the advanced side but would be worth taking the time to learn how to use it properly. Plus the techniques you will learn on this machine will transfer over to much more advanced and even commercial machines. This may help depending on where you are going down the road. Good luck with your espresso quest and let us know how we may guide you. Brian at Espressoparts.com

Permalink Reply by Mike Cannon on February 5, 2009 at 9:47pm

For the price, the Rancilio Silvia is my champ as well. It's well built, and definately capable of creating top notch espresso drinks. I've had a Barista and couldn't recommend it -- the poor shot extraction drove me nuts.

Permalink Reply by Lenoysmith on July 23, 2009 at 2:12am

Home espresso machines make both espresso and espresso-based drinks such as cappuccino or latte. The best espresso machine is the semi automatic model.But it is a bit expensive one should decide which machine is the best suitable.

Permalink Reply by Jose Miguel on July 23, 2009 at 12:49pm

I would Choose a Rancilio Silvia and a Rocky Grinder. Plus it cost less than The Francis Francis and a Cheap Grinder. If your looking for tips check out the Belissimo Web Site.